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A Guide to Skip Hire Duty of Care

When you hire a skip you’re often looking for that ‘out of sight, out of mind’ feeling you get from having a big container for all of your waste materials and other rubbish to go in.

How to save on heating costs in winter

October is the month when the clocks go back, the evenings get darker and as a result, it starts to get much colder earlier in the day – and in the middle of the day, for that matter.

How to throw a zero waste Halloween party

If you’ve got a budding eco-warrior or wannabe VSCO girl in your household – or you’re just environmentally conscious – a zero waste Halloween party is a great way to celebrate the season with minimal environmental impact.

Garden jobs for Autumn

You’ve probably barbecued your last burger of the Summer but that doesn’t mean you should neglect your garden until Spring arrives.

With just a little TLC you can keep your garden clean and tidy, giving you plenty of enjoyment from it in the colder months.

Top tips for office clearances

Office clearances can be even more stressful than moving house. Whereas a house move typically has a limited amount of furniture and other possessions, offices can contain huge amounts of all kinds of mixed materials.

Getting the house ready for autumn & winter: top tips

With less than 100 days till Christmas, there’s no denying that winter is coming. As the calendar pages fall like autumn leaves, it’s time to get the house ready for winter.

Can you put a mattress in a skip?

Mattresses are big, bulky and awkward to handle – if you’ve ever had a mattress delivered, transported one yourself or even just tried to turn the mattress on your bed, you’ll know how heavy and uncooperative they can be.

Waste Transfer Duty of Care Notes Explained

Waste Transfer Duty of Care Notes are a way to track business waste when it transfers from one individual or organisation to another.

They are an important part of making sure commercial waste disposal is carried out in an environmentally friendly way, and to prevent problems like illegal dumping and fly tipping.

How to get the right man and van for the job

Clearing rubbish isn’t everyone’s idea of fun, but it’s made much easier when you hire a skip or a man with a van to remove all of your waste in one go.

Assuming you find a registered waste carrier who is fully licensed and legal, both options give you peace of mind and all the necessary paperwork to show that you have disposed of your waste correctly.

How to throw an eco summer garden party

With great weather comes great partying, but most of us want to enjoy our outdoor space without hurting the environment – so why not throw an eco summer garden party?